Saxony, Kingdom. An 1862 Schmilka Avalanche Lifesaving Medal, Type V, By C. Ulbricht Auction and within 48 hours

and within 48 hours

66 mm x 112 mm

the obverse depicting a rightward facing portrait of Maria Theresa

along with extensive wear present on the leather flaps and drawstrings from active use

Saxony, Kingdom. An 1862 Schmilka Avalanche Lifesaving Medal, Type V, By C. Ulbricht Auction and within 48 hours(Silberne Medaille fr die Rettung der im Steinbruch Schmilka Verunglckten). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of King John of Saxony, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of ZUR ERINNERUNG AN D. GELUNGENE RETTUNGSWERK IM STEINBRCHE BEI SCHMILKA 26 27 JAN 1862 (IN COMMEMORATION OF SUCCESSFUL RESCUE WORK IN THE SCHMILKA AVALANCHE 25 27 JAN 1862, the obverse maker marked